How to Travel from
Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Airlie Beach
Composite routes from Cairns to Airlie Beach
Cheapest
7 h 57 min
Car
623 km.
from $34
Other
4 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $270.40
6 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $163.66
9 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $246.85
Route Navigator Cairns - Airlie Beach
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 80 km 570 м
80 km 570 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street
Palmerston Street, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto Kings Road
Kings Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balls Lane
Balls Lane, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
Continue
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 926 м
1 km 926 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Racecourse Road
Racecourse Road, A1, 132 м
132 м
Turn left onto University Road
University Road, 80 km 692 м
80 km 692 м
Turn right onto Jones Street
Jones Street, 3 km 107 м
3 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 2 km 70 м
2 km 70 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 109 km 805 м
109 km 805 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 199 м
51 km 199 м
Turn left onto Gregory Cannon Valley Road
Gregory Cannon Valley Road, 8 km 191 м
8 km 191 м
Turn left onto Gregory Cannon Valley Road
Gregory Cannon Valley Road, 6 km 920 м
6 km 920 м
Turn left onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 6 km 127 м
6 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 736 м
1 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 320 м
320 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 3 km 590 м
3 km 590 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airlie Main Street
Airlie Main Street, 418 м
418 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airlie Esplanade
Airlie Esplanade, 236 м
236 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove, 169 м
169 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Shute Harbour Road
Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 623 м
1 km 623 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Port Drive
Port Drive, 183 м
183 м
Turn right
84 м
84 м
Turn left
60 м
60 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57
Skytrans
Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Mill Street at Proserpine to Shute
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.07
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$34.78
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$1,370.15
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) is to bus which costs $46.74 - $141.30 and takes 10h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) is to fly and line 860 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Airlie Beach (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Airlie Beach. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
How far is it from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?
The distance between Cairns and Airlie Beach (Station) is 546 km. The road distance is 623.2 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $46.74 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus from?
Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?
The best way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $46.74 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20.65 - $1413.04 and takes 11h 3m. There are no good options to fly between Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station).
Where does the Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus arrive?
Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Airlie Beach station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) is 623 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station).
Where can I stay near Airlie Beach (Station)?
There are 348+ hotels available in Airlie Beach (Station). Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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